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Millions Take To Roads Ahead Of Windy Easter Weekend
Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph..
Lamb Costs Soared Over Last Three Years Due To Climate Change Report
Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report..
Home Emergency Callouts Set To Spike On Easter Monday Analysis Indicates
Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider..
Manned Mission To Moon Fires Engines To Leave Earths Orbit
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit..
Marks Spencer Boss Warns Crime Is Getting More Brazen
Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said..
Tiger Woods Turns Down Chance To Captain The United States At 2027 Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced..
Lift Off For First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off..
Shopkeepers Prepare For Further Trouble After High Street Swarmed By Teenagers
Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays..
Household Energy Bill Drop Short Lived Respite Amid Fears Of July Hike
Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July..
Trump Says Securing Strait Of Hormuz Is Not For Us
President Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks..
Households Braced For Awful April As Council Tax And Water Bills Soar
Households are facing near across-the-board increases in their bills as yet another “awful April” takes effect..
Tottenham Confirm Appointment Of Roberto De Zerbi As New Boss On Five Year Deal
Roberto De Zerbi has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a five-year deal, but no relegation release clause has been included in his contract..
Jack Whitehall Named As Latest Saturday Night Live UK Host
Jack Whitehall has been named as the latest host for the UK edition of Saturday Night Live (SNL)..
Man Who Owned XL Bully Dog That Fatally Mauled Woman Jailed For 10 Years
An aspiring rapper has been jailed for 10 years and three months after he was found guilty of owning one of two XL bully dogs that mauled a pensioner to death..
Kings State Visit To US To Meet Trump Goes Ahead Despite Tensions Over Iran
The King’s state visit to the US to see Donald Trump is to go ahead next month as planned, with the move sparking criticism as the Government was accused of being “too weak to stand up to bullies”..
Trump Tells UK To Secure Strait Of Hormuz And Go Get Your Own Oil
Donald Trump said the UK and other countries which did not take part in strikes against Iran should secure the Strait of Hormuz themselves..
Meagre Economic Growth At End Of 2025 Confirmed Amid Fears Over Iran War Hit
Britain’s economy eked out muted growth at the end of last year, official figures have confirmed, but fears are growing over the impact of the Iran war and soaring inflation as oil prices race higher..
Grocery Price Inflation Holds Steady At 43 Per Cent
That's according to Worldpanel by Numerator.
Keir Starmer Gives 48 Hour Deadline To Resident Doctors To Call Off Strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has issued an ultimatum to resident doctors to call off their strikes or lose the deal on the table..
Simplified Recycling Rules For Households Come Into Force Across England
Households will now separate their waste into a maximum of four different bins for waste collectors to pick up.
Local News
Pictures show armed police response to stabbing near seafront
Images show armed police at the scene of an incident
Updates as armed police respond to stabbing
Armed police have been seen responding to an incident in Worthing
People with learning disabilities die after not getting routine cancer screening
People with learning disabilities had died after not having routine cancer screening, a health board was told on Tuesday (March 3).
Full statement after large police presence at country property
Police are investigating an arson at a country home on the Sussex border.
Footwear giant announces opening date for new town-centre store
Skechers will be opening on March 6 in the former Argos building located at 97-99 Montague Street, according to Worthing Town Centre BID
Large police presence following arson at country home
A large police response has been seen at a country home on the Sussex border.
Calls for health secretary to step in over closure of village hospital
Alison Griffiths MP has written to Wes Streeting to ask for a full review of the decision to axe services at Zachary Merton Hospital in Rustington
Police called to railway station due to incident
A man was injured at a city railway station
Car crashes into ditch
A car has crashed into a ditch.
Former builder's store will be turned into a house despite objections
The application went through without debate at a meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 4 March)
Images show empty Sussex petrol stations amid oil price fears
Pictures taken in the Worthing area show an Asda fuel station in Ferring with a sign reading "No unleaded fuel available"
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Potfest: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics at Glynde Place
GROWING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE LAST THREE YEARS, POTFEST IS PLEASED TO RETURN TO GLYNDE PLACE IN 2026
Paramedic 'feared for his life' after man pointed gun in his face
A man has been jailed after he pointed an imitation firearm at a paramedic, causing him to fear for his life.
Motorcyclist dies in crash with another motorbike
A motorcyclist died in a crash.
Market receives 'spring clean' as part of 'ambitious' plans to revive site
A covered market has been given a “spring clean” as part of the first phase of a revival plan after traders said they feared for the site’s future.
Water company could be hit with massive fine for years of supply failures
Ofwat wants to hit South East Water with a £22 million fine after water cuts left more than 286,000 people in Sussex and Kent repeatedly without supply.
Unlocking the secrets of perfect coffee at home
Unlocking the secrets of perfect coffee at home.
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.
Popular seaside pier to begin charging for admission from this weekend
Brighton Palace Pier in East Sussex will start charging people for admission this weekend, starting on March 7, 2026, with an entry fee of £1.











































